The State of Downtown Retail

[Greenville]

It looks like the old spa next to Handi and across Main Street from ONE has been leased.

 

Is that Sunrise Spa with the awful sign?

[gman430]

Yes it is.

Kilwin's opens on Friday.

[olrob]

Ten Thousand Villages seasonal store (Oct., Nov., Dec.) opens in old Windstream building this weekend.

[GvilleSC]

^^ That's cool! They should do well this time of year downtown!

The Gas station at the intersection of Vardry, Main, and Pendleton Streets has yellow tape blocking the pumps and a hand written poster saying " We are Closed". Is this permanent? I'd love to see that redeveloped!

[vicupstate]

The northeast parcel at Stone and Rutherford  appears to have survey tags on it, so it may be about to change hands.

[Yensid]

^^ That's cool! They should do well this time of year downtown!

The Gas station at the intersection of Vardry, Main, and Pendleton Streets has yellow tape blocking the pumps and a hand written poster saying " We are Closed". Is this permanent? I'd love to see that redeveloped!

The Citgo gas station is undergoing repairs for a plumbing issue and hope to be back open on Monday.

[Gville2012]

The northeast parcel at Stone and Rutherford  appears to have survey tags on it, so it may be about to change hands.

 

The empty lot across from the Triune Mercy Center?

[vicupstate]

The empty lot across from the Triune Mercy Center?

Yes.  It has been on the market for some time.  Hopefully it is a good sign.

[Gville2012]

Hopefully. That direction of Stone needs some help, in my opinion.

[gman430]

Well, this came out of nowhere: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20131018/DOWNTOWN/310190001/Planned-bookstore-another-piece-downtown-puzzle Bookstore slated to open downtown next year. 

Edited October 18, 2013 by gman430

[GvilleSC]

This will be a great new addition! I can't wait to learn more about their concept and plans.

[goodbye]

I love the abitious concept and wish them well. Hopefully the store will expand beyond 5,000 square feet and add a greater variety of unique literature.

[gman]

Looks like The Vault will open on Main St. (across the street in front of the Hyatt) in November. We went to the one in Charleston on Thursday. Awesome place for retro sports apparel. Here is the link:

http://www.thevaultmtp.com/

Edited October 21, 2013 by gman

[GvilleSC]

The temporary plywood structure that was protecting the Moe Joe renovation has been removed finally.

[goodbye]

House Of Jerky is now open.

The mirror maze / candy store is also open.

[RiverWalker]

House Of Jerky is now open.

The House of Jerky web site shows a street address that lacks certain useful information: "36 Main Street, Greenville, SC 29611." Below that is listed an even more useless address: "36 East Main Street, Greenville, SC 29611." Note that, in both cases, the ZIP code is incorrect.Really?

[goodbye]

It is located at the corner of Main and McBee, recently occupied by a hookah lounge.

[RiverWalker]

It is located at the corner of Main and McBee, recently occupied by a hookah lounge.

I had no trouble finding it, as I pass by that corner almost every day, but I fear others may have difficulty, given the inaccuracy of the information on the Web, and that might impact the store's profitability and perhaps survivability. 

[goodbye]

They're already planning to expand (open more space behind the back wall) and add beer pairings. I am impressed by the variety of quality meats and the fact that they emphasize natural flavors without preservatives. I also like the selection of local products available. They'll soon have smoked wild Alaskan salmon jerkey from Fish Brothers. It is very good! The proprietor said they had a great weekend during Fall For Greenville.

Edited October 22, 2013 by Skyliner

[GvilleSC]

Grill 33 is moving from their North Main location to the old Cheese Burger in Paradise location on Haywood Rd. Hope a good replacement comes in to fill their void. I imagine rental rates are climbing with the Hyatt and plaza redo and the big money investments of the growing One development.

[goodbye]

Grill 33 is moving from their North Main location to the old Cheese Burger in Paradise location on Haywood Rd. Hope a good replacement comes in to fill their void. I imagine rental rates are climbing with the Hyatt and plaza redo and the big money investments of the growing One development.

I think a place like Fadó Irish Pub & Restaurant in D.C (and several other larger cities) would fit that area well.

[gman430]

Nevermind. 

Edited November 6, 2013 by gman430

[Greenville]

How about something like McCormick & Schmick's?  Seems like it would be a good fit at NoMa, with the hotel as well as businesses nearby.  Good place for business lunch or dinner, plus they have a great happy hour.  I know it's a chain, but it's a pretty nice chain.

[mallguy]

Agreed about McCormick & Schmick's.

 

The Cheesecake Factory really ought to be looking at Greenville, as cities with comparable demographics have locations.  One downtown would be a huge draw, particularly at McBee Station or in whatever new developments appear in the future.

[RiverWalker]

The new House of Jerky store downtown will soon have competition from Beef Jerky Outlet in Magnolia Park. http://www.thebeefjerkyoutlet.com/beef-jerky-outlet-locations Must be the latest craze.